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Motorcycle safety
Safety guidelines
Make yourself visible on the road
Make yourself visible, especially at night, wearing
bright reflective clothing, positioning yourself so
that other drivers can see you, use the appropriate
signals before turning or changing lanes and use
your horn, if necessary.
Be aware of the hazards of off-road
riding
The terrain can pose a variety of challenges for
off-road riding.
Constantly survey the terrain to anticipate turns,
fallen trees, rocks, uneven ground and other
hazards. Always ride slow enough to be able to see
hazards and react to them.
Ride within your limits
Never ride beyond your personal ability or faster
than conditions warrant. Fatigue and lack of
attention can reduce your
ability to act with good judgement and ride safely.
Don’t drink and ride
Alcohol is not compatible with riding. One
single drink can reduce your ability to respond
to continuously changing conditions, and your
response time worsens with each additional drink.
Therefore, if you drink, don't ride and don't let your
friends drink and ride.
Maintain your Montesa in proper safety
conditions
It is important to provide proper maintenance
for your motorcycle and keep it in good running
condition. A malfunction may pose a major
problem, especially if it occurs off major roads, away
from home. Inspect your motorcycle before every
use and perform all recommended maintenance.
Never exceed load limits (2P. 17), and do not
alter the motorcycle or install accessories that
render it unsafe (2P. 15).
